I enjoyed this book and thought it followed on well from the first book, though in character not storyline. In that regard there was no link whatsoever but it was nice to see then or there and Lexi in this story too.

The story was full of suspense and not predicatable, in fact I found myself quite surprised by some of the twists and turns.

Poss spoiler alert….



The characters were interesting and Dare certainly was true to form from how he had been described in the first book. Tess was a good fit for him though I did find her exasperating at times, her actions belying the fact she was apparently desperate to compete the task her father had given her, in fact what she did in the club trying to deliberately annoy Date and ending up with Ralph totally went against getting the job done she had been so desperate to get Dare’s help for. Otherwise though she came across as strong minded.

A good read I would recommend.

Excited to get back to what happened to Brooks in the next book

I received a copy of this arc in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

❤️❤️❤️1/2
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Let me start by saying I missed the first in this series so I’m coming in part way through, finding my way through a maze of storylines that have already started, or are linked to the first book.

That cleared up, this book was interesting, it wasn’t too hard to find my way once I got started.
I enjoyed the characters and the chemistry they created between them, working out the family connections and the how the storyline panned out.

It was tense and enjoyable reading, but in parts left me feeling as though I was out on a limb, that’s probably lack of knowledge on my part.
The brothers have a close bond and this showed well throughout the book, I really want to read others in the series now, I found It was well written and Wasn’t for the faint or heart.

I received an Arc copy of this book and chose to post this review

I could not put this down!
I read book 1 in this series and while it made it easier to understand some references, I dont think it's a must to enjoy this story.
I loved Tessa and Dare together - especially his vulnerability in not knowing what the right thing to do with her is. So cute!
I cant wait to start book 3, and I am praying that Cole gets his HEA...I need it to happen.

Tessa George has three days to sell six gold bricks before Lionsgate Kinship’s men kill her father—and then her. The tall, dark, and insanely hot black-market dealer wants nothing to do with her deal. Turns out selling four million dollars’ worth of gold is too much heat for a criminal. When I started reading I couldn't put it down.Samantha Wilde is magnifysent and amazing writer.I cannot wait to read more of there books.Keep up the great work.You should definitely read this books.Can't wait for the next book.

I really, really got into this story. Dare was intriguing to me from his appearances in BOUND. His brooding mysterious personality and stealth-like movements made him even more intriguing to me in TRACED.
Not to be outdone Tessa was no slouch. Determined to help her father and save his life she sets out to do whatever it takes to ensure his safety.
Dare and Tessa have a chemistry that is hard to deny so they don't and both know that it is going to lead to nothing but trouble.
This is a fast-paced journey and you just might get whiplash from all the twists and turns and names that come into play. The other Holmes brothers are all over this story and make me want to know so much more. I am really enjoying this series.

My second book by Samantha and I am hooked. This is another wild ride with the Holmes brothers. Holy crap you get no rest from the action and it is so good. Dare and Tessa get so much thrown at them you just shake your heard and wonder when the heck they will get a break. Never! I won’t give away the story but there is a twist way before the end of the story and I will say “shame on him”. Interested? You should be because if you love suspense and not the most legal dealings then this is the story for you. I am tired after reading the story. Samantha, you write a great story.

This is the second of the four book series I have read in relation to the Brotherhood.

Book 4 features Dare - older brother of Nash who featured in Book 3. When we first meet Dare in Traced he's in the apartment of Tessa, yoga instructor and business owner daughter of Warren an ex-member of Lionsgate. Tessa believes Warren has gone to ground (presumed murdered) after some business dealings but can't think of what they involve given Warren is a retired real estate developer. Never mind the fact he's left her gold bullion to sell on the black market. Dare is the man who's been suggested to help her sell them.

Dare and his brothers are spies, hackers, enforcers using their powers largely for good, bar the occasional murder here and there. Tessa manages to put this aside, however as they sell some gold then work together to try and get rid of the rest of it, whilst trying to figure out what has happened to Warren.

There's occasional instances of steam, but underneath it all Dare is a man with a sad history of trauma, who wants to be loved. Tessa is an only child, spoiled and indulged, but she doesn't see it that way, and is rather naive and oblivious. She does some remarkably stupid and naive things that only spoiled and indulged people would do. But Dare loves it, and loves her for some reason that fails to occur to me. She's pretty tough, and manages to not breathe or practice one bit of yoga throughout the whole book, leaving it all to a staff member as only the spoiled and indulged would do.

There's funs, computer hacking, break and enters, violence (but for mind it's a bit slapstickish) particularly on one occasion when Dare falls from a tree. when trying to save the day. In all, this was a fun read, that probably didn't hit me with the intensity or the tightness of plot of the previous book. I still enjoyed it and would read any more books in the series.

3.5 stars rounded up

This is the second book in this series and just like the first it is a roller coaster ride that take you along for the thrills. there is plenty of drama and suspense and of course red hot romance to keep you turning the pages

Tess usually tries to stay out of her fathers business dealings but with Lionsgate Kinship threatening to kill him she needs to sell his gold and give the money to them The only person who can help her is Dare a black market seller. he initially turns her down and walks away but cannot stay away he returns to ask more question only to find her been tortured. Soon he is dragged into the drama surrounding her and her father Meanwhile the attraction between them is a slow burn that you just know is going to explode and when it does it will ignite the pages I highly recommend this book and even though you don't need to read book one "Bound" i would recommend that you do

ARC received for review

3.5 stars

I haven't read book 1, but didn't feel it was necessary to enjoy this one.

Tessa needs Dare to sell her father's gold, and Dare's reluctant at first. Lots of chemistry and heat between these two, plus adventure and danger. And Dare's got yummy brothers (book 1 was one of them). Her dad.....hhhmmm.

I almost put this one down cause it was reminding me of the series Kings of the Castle which annoyed me and stopped reading about book 3 or 4. Then the preview of the next book which is book 1's heroine's brother is reminding me of Operation Mayhem Box Set which I did enjoy. I guess will have to wait and see.

I love this series! I thought the first book in the series, Bound, was action-packed but holy smokes, I think Traced is even more thrilling with all the non-stop action, danger, mystery and twists and turns! Tess and Dare have chemistry in spades and their connection is palpable. I love a slow burn romance that allows the characters to become so obsessed with each other that when they finally get together it's explosive and let me tell you, Tess and Dare are explosive together. Like the first book in this series, Tess is a strong, brave and courageous young woman and Dare is her perfect alpha partner. Well written and well developed characters, nice pace to the plot and passionate chemistry. In my opinion, this read had all the elements that make it the perfect romantic suspense. I'm looking forward to Unchained and finally finding out what happened to Brooks. Another winning read from Ms. Wilde. I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC for NetGalley.

I loved every single word from start to finish! The world she is building is fascinating and I can not wait for the next story. She wrote a strong hero and heroine and put them in some intense and suspenseful moments. Definitely going to be a one click author for me.

I hank you so much for allowing me to read this!
I’ve actually read the first book in the series and purchased it after several recommendations on tik tok so I was so beyond excited to be able to read the 2nd book in the series.
It’s honestly so good I didn’t want to put it down!! I absolutely adored this book and can’t wait for the 3rd to be released.

Great romantic suspense plot
but let down by the characters

Traced is book 2 in the Blood brothers series but can be read as a standalone. The book had a great romantic suspense plot but is somewhat let down by an unthinking, stubborn heroine and an underlying theme that life is black and white. Good and evil are easily discerned, and that legal and moral are synonyms.

Tessa has to sell some gold bars on behalf of her father, who has fled danger and an attempt on his life. Selling the gold thus needs to happen in the black market, which is where Dare comes in. He fences goods for a living and is a great hacker to boot. The action in the book is fast-paced, and the chemistry between our main characters are explosive. These are all elements of a good book, in my opinion.

However, Tessa never seems to learn the value of good teamwork. Although they always make it out of tight situations (this is a story, after all), her insistence on being an independent woman and doing what she wants becomes a bit over the top. Any intelligent woman knows when they are out of their depth. Add to this the fact that the author seemed convinced that Dare needs to mend his ways before he can be good enough for Tessa, and you have a book that irks me just a little too much. Yes, going around killing people (in self-defence) may not be the best life, but neither is changing who you are and what you enjoy just because others view it as unsavoury.

I hadn't read Samantha Wilde before but the reviews were good and it is listed as romantic suspense so I was in! The book starts off with our heroine Tess being given six gold bricks to sell by her Father- at this point she realises there are things she doesn't know about him. Tess gets put onto Dare Holmes who may be willing to buy them but he turns her down. It is only when Tess leaves and is accosted that Dare rescues her and gets involved.

I really enjoyed this one - although this is #2 in a series of 4 featuring Dare's brothers I didn't feel at a loss not having read book 1 and will definitely be backtracking to pick that one up.

This book started at breakneck speed and didn't let up. The relationship between Dare and Tess was electric and hot and there were great secondary characters too. I also loved that there were a couple of twists I didn't see coming, I read a lot of romantic suspense and quite often can spot things being foreshadowed.

Surprises, romance and action packed. For this RS fan it couldn't get better.

Action packed and oh so spicy!

I really enjoyed reading Trace. It was action, action, action from the very first few pages, and I for one love diving into a book right in the middle of some drama. The relationship between Tessa and Dare felt so organic and it was incredible to watch as the walls between them slowly came crumbling down. They pushed through the crazy, dangerous situations that they had been placed in and clung to one another in order to make it out on the other side. I loved the dynamic of their coupling. There was no single badass hero and damsel in distress… instead they were both fighting just as hard to look out of one another. It was really refreshing to see Tessa be just as protective and willing to sacrifice anything for Dare.

I voluntarily received a copy of Traced via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

Traced is the second book in the Blood Brothers series by Samantha Wilde. The story follows our heroine Tessa George as she attempts to rid herself of three gold bars her father mysteriously left her to sell. The only person she can turn to is Dare Holmes the epitome of tall, dark and handsome. And hes dangerous. Soon through verbal sparring sessions and danger around every corner they find themselves thrust even closer together.

I loved what we saw of Dare in Bound and I love him even more now. He is very much an outward grump because he deems himself too dangerous but in reality is a funny and sweet cinnamon roll. He falls hook like and singer for Tessa and doesn't even noticed. He just knows he will protect her at all costs.

Tessa is a pretty good heroine. The poor girl is put through hell throughout the story. From people wanting to kill her to deadly secrets that would have been better to not be uncovered.

The author did so well with revealinf pieces of the mystery little by little and keeping you guessing. There is one thing I guessed and was right about... but its something I was very happy I was right about. She also interweves the main characters from the previous book and hints and who could be main characters next.

I want Coles book. He keeps making jokes about being too old for things and I don't know why but it endeared me to him

I am rating it a 4.5 but it was so close its getting rounded up to a 5 star!

I can say one thing for sure: Samantha Wilde knows how to write a romantic suspense!
I've previously read Straight Shooter and really liked it too.
This has just the right balance between romance and suspense, and kept me on the edge of my seat. Tessa and Dare are just perfect for each other. Some of the plot twists I didn't see coming at all!
I might have to pick up the rest of the series as well.

Book Two and we are still learning more about the Lionsgate Kinship and its corruption. This book centers on Tessa and Dare as she turns to him to help save her father. I loved the twists and spins on their story. Tessa is one of those women who will go to any lengths to save her dad even as she finds out some unwanted truths. That Dare stood fast with her helping her in every way he could - even though you know he didn’t want to, made me even fall a little in love with him.
A great series that keeps getting even better.

Tessa has a couple of days to sell her father’s gold bars before the group he is involved with, kill him. Tessa owns a yoga studio but will do anything to save her dad, even meet with a black market dealer. Dare runs a nightclub and is the black market dealer. He turns her down until he goes back to get some more info and a couple of thugs are torturing Tessa. He takes her to his place where she’ll be safe. While trying to stay out of trouble, Dare and Tessa find a connection that neither saw coming. When Tessa is taken, Dare just about loses his mind looking for her.

Great story with action and sex. There are a couple of surprises. Bad guys. Two people thrown together and the sparks explode between them.

* Voluntarily read and reviewed this for NetGalley *

Tessa's father has run into trouble. In order to save him, she teams up with the sexy Dare. Their chemistry is explosive, but can they survive long enough to have a future together?

I really enjoyed this read, much to my surprise. It definitely surpassed my expectations. Having not read book 1, I had absolutely no clue what I was getting myself into, but I couldn't be happier with the results.

There's nothing I can fault this book for. It was fun, it was easy and I thought the romance was just to die for. I loved both of our main characters, Tessa and Dare. Tessa is a survivor, she may not seem it, but she has a badass streak in her which I absolutely love. She can take care of herself and fight her battles straight on. And Dare? Oh boy did I adore this man. He was so sweet, yet so sexy. His dangerous lifestyle mixed with his feeling for Tess made for the perfect cocktail.

I will definitely be keeping an eye on this series in the future!

I volunteered to review an ARC of this book for NetGalley